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Documented changes that may affect a visit, from trail work to pest treatments. Follow each notice’s official source for the latest information.

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130 current or upcoming notices · closures shown first · conditions may change between source checks

Closure noticeWildlife

Channel Islands National Park: Santa Rosa Island fire and wildlife closure areas

Park-specific information

Fire-affected areas of Santa Rosa Island are closed during recovery. Sandy Point’s coastline is closed year-round to protect seal rookeries. Beaches and dunes from China Camp to Cluster Point are closed to visitor access except marked paths. Follow the NPS map and posted boundaries.

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Closure noticeTrails & roads

Redwood National and State Parks: Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails

Park-specific information

A downed tree obstructs Boy Scout Tree Trail 1.75 miles from its trailhead; Alder Basin is closed for restoration. Miners Ridge is blocked beyond Clintonia Trail. Dolason Prairie is closed at Emerald Creek Bridge after bridge failure. Consult the current NPS trail table for exact limits and alternatives.

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Closure noticeTrails & roads

Redwood National and State Parks: Lyon’s Ranch trails, James Irvine stairs and Mill Creek access

Park-specific information

Lyon’s Ranch Trail and connected historic routes have intermittent prescribed-burn closures October 22–26. The eastern stairs between James Irvine Trail and Fern Canyon are closed for construction. Mill Creek day-use access has weekday restrictions, and the West Branch Road multi-use trail has a failed bridge west of Rock Creek Road.

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Closure noticeAccess & reservations

Death Valley National Park: Backcountry road closures

Park-specific information

Motorized closures affect Cottonwood Road beyond campsite 7, Darwin Falls Road, Hunter Mountain Road and the one-way Titus Canyon section. The two-way Titus Canyon section is scheduled to close October 27, 2026 through December. Check the NPS road map and vehicle-specific details; planned 2027 reopening dates are estimates.

Closure noticeFacilities

Death Valley National Park: Saline Valley Lower Springs, Emigrant and seasonal campgrounds

Park-specific information

Lower Springs at Saline Valley is closed after a September 15 fire; the source distinguishes the camping area between Lower and Palm Springs. Emigrant campground/restrooms are closed indefinitely for water-system repairs. Texas Springs, Stovepipe Wells and Sunset have seasonal closures; consult the source for their changing schedules.

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Closure noticeTrails & roads

Yosemite National Park: Mist Trail, Half Dome cables and El Capitan Bridge trail

Park-specific information

The Mist Trail segment above Vernal Fall footbridge has repair-work restrictions through October, subject to change; check the source for permitted hours and the John Muir Trail detour. Half Dome cables are down for the season. The El Capitan Bridge trail connection is closed on weekdays through December for bridge work.

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Closure noticeFacilities

Yosemite National Park: Outside-valley campgrounds

Park-specific information

Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds are listed closed. Open campground options require reservations in the reviewed source; check individual dates before planning an overnight stay.

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Closure noticeTrails & roads

Yosemite National Park: Wawona–Glacier Point fire area and Tuolumne trail construction

Park-specific information

The NPS maps a closed area east of Wawona Road and south of Glacier Point Road extending toward Buena Vista Creek; consult its closure map for the exact perimeter. The wilderness-center-to-Lembert-Dome trail is closed with an alternate route available.

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Closure noticeAccess & reservations

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: Reserve trails, upper lots and visitor facilities

Park-specific information

The utility-project notice announces closure to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from September 22, including all reserve trails and upper lots. An evergreen hours panel still says trails are open; follow the specific project notice and confirm with the reserve.

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